English-Taught Materials Science in Japan (2027)
English-taught Materials Science graduate programs at Japanese universities offer international students a path into top research without requiring Japanese-language proficiency. Most English programs require TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ but no JLPT. Below are the universities offering English-track Materials Science for 2027 entry.
Matching programs (10)
Materials Science at The University of Tokyo
Materials Science graduate programs at The University of Tokyo: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Kyoto University
Materials Science graduate programs at Kyoto University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Osaka University
Materials Science graduate programs at Osaka University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Tohoku University
Materials Science graduate programs at Tohoku University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Nagoya University
Materials Science graduate programs at Nagoya University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Hokkaido University
Materials Science graduate programs at Hokkaido University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Kyushu University
Materials Science graduate programs at Kyushu University: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Institute of Science Tokyo
Materials Science graduate programs at Institute of Science Tokyo: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Nara Institute of Science and Technology
Materials Science graduate programs at Nara Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Materials Science at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
Materials Science graduate programs at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology: research areas, English-program availability, and 2027 admissions for international students.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Japanese for English-taught Materials Science programs?
No — English-taught programs require TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+ but no JLPT. JLPT N3 mentioned on your application strengthens it but isn't a gate.
What's the tuition?
National universities ¥535,800/year (about $3,600 USD). Private universities ¥1.0–1.8M/year. OIST is free + ¥2.4M/year stipend.
What scholarships work?
MEXT (full tuition + ¥1.7M/year stipend), JASSO Honors Scholarship, foundation scholarships (Honjo, Heiwa Nakajima, Inpex). See our scholarships hub.
When is the application deadline?
For April 2027 entry, most English-track programs have deadlines between July–November 2026. Some run on October entry cycle with January–March 2026 deadlines.